ACDC 2012

10th International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission

4 - 6 December 2012 | The Holiday Inn Birmingham City, Birmingham, UK Tuesday, 4 December 2012 08:30 Registration and refreshments 09:30 Chairs welcome and opening Peter Jones, ABB, UK 09:40 Plenary keynote speaker John S Wilson, Strategic Project Development Manager, National Grid, UK 10:30 Poster session and refreshments

Session A1: New LCC projects / new VSC projects

Session chair: Garth Irwin, Electranix Corporation, Canada 11:00 A1.1 Increasing the Great Britain electricity transmission network's power transfer capacity between North and South - the Western HVDC link 1 1 1 2 1 S Achenbach , V Barry , C Bayfield , P Coventry , Siemens Transmission and Distribution 2 Ltd, UK, National Grid, UK 11:20 A1.2 Limitations to loading the Manitoba Hydro future three-bipole, multi-infeed, multi-egress, HVDC system and mitigation strategies 1 1 1 1 I T Fernando , P Wang , R W Mazur , Manitoba Hydro, Canada 11:40 A1.3 Investigation of Paralleling Bipole II and the Future Bipole III in Nelson River HVDC System 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 D Kell , S Zoroofi , H Suriyaarachchi , M Mohaddes , P Wang , D Jacobson , TransGrid 2 Solutions Inc., Canada, Manitoba Hydro, Canada 12:00 A1.4 System design of MMC VSC-HVDC demonstration project for wind farm connection 1 1 1 1 1 J Yang , Y Yang , Z He , H Wang , China-EPRI Electric Power Engineering Co.,Ltd, China 12:20 A1.5 The South West link : a new HVAC and HVDC transmission system in Sweden 1 2 2 2 3 1 D Ingemansson , J D Wheeler , F Gallon , N MacLeod , O Ruiton , Svenska Kraftnt, 2 3 Sweden, Alstom Grid, UK, Alstom Grid, France

Session B1: DC grids 1

Session chair: Paul Forsyth, RTDS, UK 11:00 B1.1 Next generation HVDC network for the offshore renewable energy industry 1 1 1 C Ng , P McKeever , Narec, UK 11:20 B1.2 An improved control law using HVDC systems for frequency control 1 2 1 2 J Dai , G Damm , LSS Suplec, France, Universit d'Evry-Val d'Essonne, France 11:40 B1.3 Influence of DC voltage droop settings on AC system stability 1 2 1 1 2 J Beerten , R Eriksson , R Belmans , University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

12:00 B1.4 DC fault analysis of VSC based Multi-Terminal HVDC systems 1 1 1 1 J Rafferty , L Xu , D J Morrow , Queen's University, UK 12:20 B1.5 An alternative approach to HVDC grid protection 1 1 1 C D Barker , R S Whitehouse , Alstom Grid, UK 12:40 Poster Session and lunch

Session A2: LCC vs VSC

Session chair: Colin Oates, Alstom Grid and Nottingham University, UK 13:50 A2.1 An initial investigation on coordination controller design for hybrid multi-fed energy systems (receiving end) incorporated with VSC-based HVDC infrastructure 1 1 2 3 1 2 W Liang , M Bazargan , X Lin , L Yao , Alstom UK Ltd, UK, Alstom China Ltd, China, 3 Chinese Electricity Research Institute, China 14:10 A2.2 Apparent Increase in Short Circuit Ratio (AISCR) as a measure of the impact of VSC converters on LCC converters in Multi-Infeed HVDC systems with VSC and LCC infeeds 1 1 2 2 1 C Guo , C Zhao , A Gole , X Chen , North China Electric Power University, China, 2 University of Manitoba, Canada 14:30 A2.3 Comparison between HVDC Light (VSC) and HVDC Classic (LCC) Site Aspects, for a 500MW 400kV HVDC Transmission Scheme 1 2 1 2 R L Sellick , M kerberg , ABB Ltd, U K, ABB AB, Sweden 14:50 A2.4 Comparison of site footprint and power losses between LCC and VSC HVDC stations 1 1 1 1 1 C C Davidson , N M MacLeod , P S Jones , A Carmona , Alstom Grid, UK Withdrawn 25.09.12

Session B2: DC grid modelling 1

Session chair: Dr Ahmed Zobaa, Brunel University, UK 13:50 B2.1 Fault performance of multi-terminal HVDC systems based on half and full bridge multilevel VSCs 1 1 1 1 J C Garcia Alonso , F Mosallat , R Wachal , Manitoba Hydro International, Canada Withdrawn 11.10.12 14:10 B2.2 Dynamic performance of a modular multi-level converter based HVDC terminal under unbalanced AC grid conditions 1 1 1 P B Darji , A M Kulkarni , Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India 14:30 B2.3 Exploring the stability limits of an MMC based HVDC link 1 1 2 1 2 E Abildgaard , Rui , M Molinas , Statnett, Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway 14:50 B2.4 A screening technique for anticipating network instabilities in AC-DC systems using sequence impedances obtained by frequency scanning 1 1 2 1 M K Das , A M Kulkarni , A M Gole , Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India,

University of Manitoba, Canada

15:10 Poster Session and refreshments

Session A3: Offshore

Session chair: Alex Pettener, Siemens, UK 15:40 A3.1 Offshore DC grids: impact of topology on power flow control. 1 1 1 O Despouys , A-M Denis , RTE, France 16:00 A3.2 A new concept to connect an offshore wind park to an onshore grid 1 1 1 1 M Van Dyck , E Lemaire , K Van Brusselen , CG Power Systems, Belgium Withdrawn 02.10.12 16:20 A3.3 Offshore wind farm cluster based DC collection network - design considerations and control strategy 1 1 1 1 D W Elliott , C E Jones , S Finney , University of Strathclyde, UK 16:40 A3.4 Subsea cable projects - minimising risks 1 2 1 2 R Svoma , R Goldring , PowerSure Technology Ltd, UK, Cambridge Marine, UK

Session B3: DC grids 2

Session chair: Siavash Zoroofi, TransGrid Solutions Inc. 15:40 B3.1 An integrated control method for VSC-HVDC connected to weak systems 1 1 1 1 L Xiong , M Han , S Yao , North China Electric Power University, China withdrawn 11.10.12 16:00 B3.2 Power control of VSC HVDC converters for limiting the influence of AC unbalanced faults on multi-terminal HVDC grids 1 2 2,3 1 2 J A Suul , A Luna , P Rodrguez , SINTEF Energy, Norway, Technical University of 3 Catalonia, Spain, Abengoa Research, Spain 16:20 B3.3 A generalized power control in ABC frame for modular multilevel converters based on multi-objective optimization 1,2,3 2 2 1 1 1 G Bergna , E Berne , P Egrot , J C Vannier , A Arzand , P Lefranc , M 3 1 2 3 Molinas , Suplec, France, EDF R&D, France, NTNU, Norway 16:40 B3.4 Research on control and protection system for MMC VSC-HVDC 1 1 1 1 1 Y Yang , J Yang , Z He , H Wang , China-EPRI Electric Power Engineering Co. Ltd, China 17:00 Chairmans closing remarks and end of day one Peter Jones, ABB, UK 17:15 Drinks reception, sponsored by Omicron 18:30 Dinner, sponsored by RTDS Technologies (to purchase a ticket please visit the registration page, spaces are limited)

Wednesday, 5 December 2012 09:30 Registration and Refreshments

Session A4: Technical development FACTS & SSR

Session chair: Dr Norman MacLeod, Parsons Brinkerhoff, UK 10:00 A4.1 A three-phase four-wire statcom with reduced number of switches for unbalanced loads 1 1 1 A Balikci , E Akpinar , Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey 10:20 A4.2 Consideration of inertia for design of reactive power compensation schemes for HVDC transmission systems 1 2 1 2 Y Zhang , A M Gole , RTDS Technologies Inc, Canada, University of Manitoba, Canada 10:40 A4.3 Dynamic energy storage - a UK first 1 2 3 3 P Lang , N Wade , R Grnbaum , T Larsson , Sweden

UKPN, UK, Durham University, UK, ABB,

11:00 A4.4 New type test requirements for forced triggered spark gap in series capacitor bank applications 1 1 2 3 1 2 J Pyhnen , T Hnninen , P Riffon , L Ebbers , Alstom Grid, Finland, Hydro-Qubec, 3 Canada, KEMA, The Netherlands

Session B4: DC grid equipment

Session chair: 10:00 B4.1 DC transmission grids with fault tolerant LCL VSC converters and mechanical DC circuit breakers 1 1 1 1 D Jovcic , M Hajian , L Zhang , University of Aberdeen, UK 10:20 B4.2 Performance of a DC/AC/DC VSC system to interconnect HVDC systems 1 1 1 2 2 2 T Lth , M M C Merlin , T C Green , C D Barker , F Hassan , R W Critchley , R W 2 1 2 Crookes , Imperial College London, UK, Alstom Grid, UK 10:40 B4.3 Power flow control in DC transmission grids using mechanical and semiconductor based DC/DC devices 1 1 1 2 1 2 D Jovcic , M Hajian , H Zhang , G Asplund , University of Aberdeen, UK, GBA Consulting AB, Sweden 11:00 B4.4 A current flow controller for use in HVDC grids 1 1 1 C D Barker , R S Whitehouse , Alstom Grid, UK 11:20 Poster Session and refreshments

Session A5: AC grid interaction 1

Session chair: 12:00 A5.1 The application of superconducting fault current limiters in Manitoba Hydro for improving HVDC performance 1 1 1 1 C Zhou , P Wang , D Jacobson , Manitoba Hydro, Canada withdrawn 21.09.12 12:20 A5.2 The impact of new technology on network resilience and integrity 1 1 1 1 1 M Osborne , B Marshall , A Carter , V Hamidi , National Grid, UK 12:40 A5.3 Modelling issues related to sub-synchronous resonance studies for large HVDC and series compensation 1 2 3 1 1 M J Luckett , S Ahmed , G Jennings , A S Jhutty , London Power Associates Ltd, UK, 2 3 Energy System Planning (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, DigSILENT Buyisa (Pty) Ltd, South Africa Withdrawn 28.09.12

Session B5: DC grids 3

Session chair: Jef Beerten, University of Leuven, Belgium 12:00 B5.1 A novel operation method for meshed HVDC overlay grids and corresponding steady state and dynamic power flow calculation principle 1 1 1 A-K Marten , D Westermann , Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany 12:20 B5.2 Dynamic active power control with improved undead-band voltage & frequency droop for HVDC converters 1 2,3 1 1 T K Vrana , L Zeni , O B Fosso , Norweigan University of Science and Technology, 2 3 Norway, DTU Ris, Denmark, Vestas Wind Systems, Denmark 12:40 B5.3 Further developments in autonomous converter control in a multi-terminal HVDC system 1 1 1 C D Barker , R S Whitehouse , Alstom Grid UK, UK 13:00 B5.4 Power flow solver for the steady-state operation, planning and analysis of HVDC grid 1 1 1 Y Yang , T Langeland , DNV AS, Norway Withdrawn 11.10.12 13:20 Poster Session and lunch

14:30 Keynote speaker

15:20 Parallel session change Coffee and Comfort Break

Session A6: AC grid interaction 2

Session chair: David Monkhouse, National Grid, UK 15:40 A6.1 Ensuring grid code harmonic compliance of wind farms

D M Joseph , P Haigh , J McCullagh , National Grid, UK 16:00 A6.2 Feasibility of existing study approaches considering the planning stage SSR study requirements set by meshed and strongly series compensated transmission network 1 2 1 2 T Rauhala , P Vuorenp , Fingrid Oyj, Finland, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

16:20 A6.3 Harmonic distortion specification and compliance of an offshore wind generation 1 2 3 1 1 2 Z Emin , F Fernandez , M Poeller , G E Williamson , Parsons Brinckerhoff, UK, DigSILENT 3 GmbH, Germany, M. Pller Engineering, Germany

Session B6: DC grid modelling 2

Session chair: 15:40 B6.1 Parallel processing and hybrid simulation for HVDC/VSC PSCAD studies 1 1 1 1 1 G D Irwin , C Amarasinghe , N Kroeker , D Woodford , Electranix Corporation, Canada 16:00 B6.2 A simplified model of a VSC for dynamic load flow interaction investigation between HVDC grids and AC grids 1 1 1 C D Barker , R S Whitehouse , Alstom Grid, UK 16:20 B6.3 Validation of the continuous model of modular multilevel converter 1 1 1 1 1 N Ahmed , L ngquist , S Norrga , H-P Nee , KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden 16:40 B6.4 Generic models of Wind Turbine Generators for advanced applications in a VSC-based offshore HVDC network 1,2 2 2 2 1 L Zeni , I Margaris , A D Hansen , P E Srensen , Vestas Wind Systems, Denmark, 2 Technical University of Denmark, Denmark 17:00 Chairmans closing ceremony Peter Jones, ABB, UK 17:10 Close of conference

Poster Sessions

P01 Validation of HVDC models using field measurements 1 1 H Ding , China Electric Power Research Inistitute, China withdrawn 11.10.12 P02 Control coordination of large-scale offshore wind farms and VSC-HVDC links for damping power system oscillations 1 1 1 1 Y Pipelzadeh , B Chaudhuri , T C Green , Imperial College London, UK P03 Low switching frequency modulation strategies with low impact on the mains, suitable for a large power Voltage Sourced converter that employs reduced VA-rating coupling magnetic elements 1 1 1 1 1 F J Chivite-Zabalza , M A Rodriguez , P Izurza , G Calvo , D Madariaga , I 1 1 Larrazabal , Ingeteam Power Technology, Spain P04 Studies on the response characteristics of Z-Unified Power Flow Controller (Z-UPFC) 1 1 1 1 M Murali , N Gopalakrishnan , V N Pande , College of Engg, India P05 A phase correction method of HVDC supplementary subsynchronous multiple models damping controller 1 1 1 1 1 N Tang , X Xiao , S Zhou , J Zhang , North China Electric Power University, China P06 IGBT based high power DC-DC converters 1 1 1 N Deng , X-P Zhang , University of Birmingham, UK P07 Design and PSPICE analysis of a grid connected multilevel converter with reduced number of switches 1 1 1 1 1 A Balikci , E Akpinar , K Vardar , B Turan Azizoglu , Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey P08 Review of normal and infrequent infeed loss risks in Oman Transmission System 1 1 1 1 1 1 O H Abdalla , R Al-Badwawi , H Al-Hadi , H Al-Riyami , A Al-Nadabi , Oman Electricity Transmission Company, Oman Withdrawn 3.10.12 P09 Energization study of five-terminal multi-level HVDC converter station 1 1 1 N K Singh , J Karlsson , ABB Ltd, UK withdrawn 11.10.12 P10 VSC transmission limitations imposed by AC system strength and impedance characteristics 1 2 1 2 J Z Zhou , A M Gole , Teshmont Consultants LP, Canada, University of Mannitoba, Canada P11 Power flow solution of AC/DC multi-terminal systems including converter limits and using the Jacobi Method 1 1 F Gonzalez-Longatt , Coventry University, UK P12 Evaluation of the DC voltage control strategies on AC/DC power flow: a representative case of supergrid phase I 1 2 3 1 2 F Gonzalez-Longatt , J M Roldan , C A Charalambous , Coventry University, UK, Universidad 3 de Sevilla, Spain, University of Cyprus, Cyprus P13 Impact of DC control strategy on dynamic behaviour of multi-terminal voltage-source converter-based HVDC after the loss of converter 1 2 3 1 2 F Gonzalez-Longatt , J M Roldan , J L Rueda , Coventry University, UK, Universidad de 3 Sevilla, Spain, University Duisburg-Essen, Germany all 3 withdrawn 11.10.12 P14 Operating region extension for multilevel converters in HVDC applications by optimisation methods 1 1 1 1 S Norrga , L ngquist , K Ilves , KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden P15 Fault ride-through capability enhancement based on flywheel energy storage system for wind farms connected via VSC high voltage DC transmission 1 2 2 2 2 1 K H Ahmed , A S Abdel-Khalik , A ELserougi , A Massoud , S Ahmed , University of

Aberdeen, UK, Alexandria University, Egypt P16 Primary and secondary power control of multiterminal HVDC grids 1 2 1 2 1 2 A Egea-lvarez , J Beerten , O Gomis-Bellmunt , D Van Hertem , CITCEA-UPC, Spain, KU Leuven, Belgium P17 Future wide area monitoring requirements for the GB transmission system 1,2 1 2 1 2 P M Ashton , G A Taylor , A M Carter , Brunel University, UK, National Grid, UK P18 Systems integration towards the European super grid: HVDC international corridors, a protection aganist cascading outages 1 1 1 C E Spallarossa , T C Green , Imperial College London, UK P19 Control strategy requirements for connection of integrated offshore windfarms using VSC-HVDC 1 1 1 A Bangar , V Hamidi , National Grid, UK P20 Assessment of DC/DC converters for use in DC nodes for offshore grids 1 1 1 C E Sheridan , T C Green , Imperial College London, UK P21 On-site testing of special transformers 1 2 3 1 2 3 S Gandhi Jeyaraj , R Milne , G Mitchell , Megger Ltd, UK, UK Power Network, UK, Transmag Transformers, UK P22 Real-time simulation of a wind connected HVDC grid 1 2 1 2 P Mitra , L Zhang , ABB Grid Systems R&D, India, ABB Corporate Research, Sweden P23 A novel operational framework to enable coordinated stability control in the future GB transmission system 1,2 1 2 1 1 S Khaleghi Kerahroudi , G A Taylor , M Bradley , A F Zobaa , Brunel University, UK, 2 National Grid, UK P24 Applications of simplified models to investigate oscillation damping control on the GB transmission system 1 1 1 1 R Rabbani , A F Zobaa , G A Taylor , Brunel University, UK P25 Control of VSC HVDC system integrated with AC network 1 1 1 1 L Shen , M Barnes , J V Milanovic , The University of Manchester, UK P26 Fault current limiters for VSC-HVDC systems 1 1 1 1 D M Larruskain , I Zamora , O Abarrategui , University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain P27 Location and size of energy storage based on probabilistic power flow and the PSO optimization for distribution network with photovoltaic power generation 1 1 1 1 1 S Yao , L Ma , L Liu , J Yang , North China Electric Power University, China P28 A coordinated control strategy of series multi-terminal VSC-HVDC for offshore wind farm 1 1 1 1 X Li , M Han , X Zhang , North China Electric Power University, China P29 HVDC networks for offshore wind power: current ripple propagation in cables 1 1 2 3 1 2 T Wood , E Macpherson , C Smith , S Finney , University of Edinburgh, UK, GE Energy 3 Power Conversion, UK, University of Strathclyde, UK P30 Sahara Desert interconnected DC network 1 1 1 G Kalcon , A Yousif , Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan withdrawn 11.10.12 P31 The application of continuously emergency rated (CER) transformer for off shore wind farms

K Wilson , ABB Ltd, UK

P32 Saturated core high-temperature superconducting fault current limiters as an alternative to conventional series reactors in a distribution grid 1 1 1 1 1 J Cabanes Aracil , J Lopez-Roldan , J Carl Coetzee , T Tang , Queensland University of Technology, Australia P33 Multi-infeed HVDC system with inverter and rectifier infeeds 1 1 2 1 2 X Chen , A M Gole , C Guo , University of Manitoba, Canada, North China Electric Power University, China P34 Robust damping control of power systems with TCSC using a multi-model system approach 1 1 1 J Deng , X-P Zhang , University of Birmingham, UK P35 Droop control modelling and analysis of multi-terminal VSC-HVDC for offshore wind farms 1 1 1 1 W Wang , M Barnes , O Marjanovic , The University of Manchester, UK P36 Reliability analysis of electrical systems for offshore wind 1 1 1 R H Hodges , R Bryans , TNEI Services Ltd, UK Withdrawn 22.09.12 P37 Post -DC fault recharging of the H-bridge modular multilevel converter 1 1 1 1 1 C Chen , G P Adam , S J Finney , B W Williams , University of Strathclyde, UK P38 Compensating scheme for limiting secondary arc current of 1000-kV UHV long parallel lines 1 1 1 2 1 2 Z Y Xu , X Q Yan , X Zhang , A Wen , North China Electric Power University, China, National Grid plc, UK Withdrawn 3/10 P39 Research on a field mal-operation case of differential protection in UHV transformer 1 1 1 T Zheng , P L Chen , North China Electric Power University, China P40 Measurement and analysis of impulse transient overvoltage distribution in 800kV4750A UHVDC converter valve 1 1 1 1 1 1 J Liu , X G Wei , J Z Cao , H Guo , H X Xi , State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute, China P41 Converter valve design and valve testing for 1100kV UHVDC power transmission project 1 1 1 1 1 1 G Wang , J Cao , G Tang , X Wei , K Zha , China-EPRI, China both withdrawn 11.10.12 P42 Laboratory-Based Deployment and Investigation of PMU and OpenPDC Capabilities 1 1 1 1 1 M Golshani , G Taylor , I Pisica , P Ashton , Brunel University, UK

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Wednesday 6 December 2012 WORKSHOP AM VSC MMC modelling tutorial Prof. Dr A M Gole, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Manitoba Randy Wachal, Engineering Manager, Manitoba HVDC Research Centre 09:00 09:15 Workshop registration and refreshments VSC converter theory general discussion regarding MMC topologies Historical developments Discussion about VSC system configuration Monopole asymmetrical Bipole Impact on transformers and other equipment How does VSC work MMC models Requirement for Equivalent model lower level control firing pulse generation higher level control Modes .. generate Vref signal P Q VD Vac PF and Islanded modes Per unit / scalable simulation features Refreshments MMC system design discussion - start-up strategies, DC faults. Impact of common ground with neutral current return for Bipole configuration Impact of system ESCR on controller parameters DC Grid Case Demonstration of VSC Control and operation 2 3 or 5 terminal model Lunch and close of AM workshop

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Tuesday 6 December 2012 WORKSHOP PM Details TBC 13:00 13:15 Workshop registration and refreshments

System Modelling and Requirements when Designing Large HVDC Projects Evaluation of AC vs DC option Rating and Capability Provision of additional supports from an Innovative Design (POD, Power Ramp Up/Down/ Reversal, Frequency Response) Dr. Vandad Hamidi, System Performance Manager, National Grid, UK The role of HVDC in tackling the wider future system challenges Characteristic Changes in an AC System (Transfer Capacity, Inertia, Fault Level, Voltage Control) HVDC Solutions o From large volume offshore connections o From connections to other synchronous areas How HVDC Projects may be affected by the changes in AC System Characteristics Re-securing the System Post Fault using HVDCs in the Future Helge Urdal, Technical Specialist Generation-Dynamics of the System, National Grid, UK 15:15 Refreshments 14:15

15:30 Implementing innovation in the Grid with Multi-Terminal VSC-HVDCs and Project Management Identifying and mitigating risk Research and development Technical Specifications The phantom trial The Type Registration Process Dr. Paul Coventry, Technical Specialist Future Technology Projects, National Grid, UK 17:00 Close